Another South African saying Hallo!!

[Jenpoo]

Hi people!

Dont have any Discus yet - hope to get my first pair in next week (for my B-day!) 45gal tank has been running for 4 weeks now with readings: Amm 0, NO2 0, NO3 0, pH 6.8, GH 3, KH 3. Is this ready for Discus? Hope to post some pics in next week and following your forums for advice!
Have seen some real stunning fish in the albums!

[Matt15]

Hello Jenpoo and welcome to the forums.

Four weeks of cycle looks good so far..... be sure to post some pics of your newly prized possessions when you get them.

BestofLuck ;)

[scott bowler]

welcome to the forum Jenpoo
any thing we can help you with just ask , there are no silly questions on this forum if you need to know just ask, i hope we can help and enjoy your time with us

[aquariumambience]

Hello Jenpoo and welcome to the forums :D

[Merrilyn]

Hi Jenpoo and welcome to the forum.

A cycled tank should have zero ammonia, zero nitrite and at least some nitrate reading. What method are you using to cycle the tank?

I'd suggest you grab some used filter medium from one of your other tanks to give you an instant cycle. You can then either feed the bacteria colony with pure ammonia, or toss in an uncooked prawn (shrimp) and as it decomposes it will provide ammonia to feed and increase the bio filtration.

Your bio filter is a living, breathing colony of two different types of bacteria, and you need to feed it with a source of ammonia.

Do that for a couple of weeks, then remove the prawn, do a big water change, and you're ready to add your discus. :P